The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites submissions for its annual spring symposium, to be held in a hybrid format—both virtually and in person—on April 3–4, 2026, at the KU Lawrence campus. This year’s theme, “Environmental and Economic Challenges in Global Asia,” examines how countries and communities across Asia are responding to intensifying environmental pressures, climate change, natural disasters, resource scarcity, energy transitions, and economic volatility. By focusing on long-term planning, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation amid global uncertainty, the symposium seeks to explore how Asian societies—both at micro and macro levels—work toward more sustainable, resilient, and equitable futures. We welcome individual paper abstracts from faculty, independent scholars, and students across disciplines. Please submit a 250-word abstract no later than January 15, 2026. You will be notified of your paper’s acceptance status by January 26, 2026. Read more at: networks.h-net.org